ST. GERMAIN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
A very large crowd attended St. Germain’s Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 2nd to participate in a full day of Patriotic Fun festivities.
The day started with a Freedom 5K run through the wooded trails of the Town's Awassa property and ending at the Community Park where a craft show was getting underway. Free family events were spread throughout the park including inflatable/bouncy challenges and games, Dan Kirk Juggling, casting lessons, balloon animals, Trees for Tomorrow environmental education, Dr Kate Museum, Wild Instincts animal education, Plum Lake Fire Department equipment displays, DNR fire staff, St Germain Bo-Boen Equipment displays, WI Army National Guard, DNR wildlife biologist, Watersmeet Lakeguards, Grampa’s Farm petting zoo, music by the The Marvin and Tom Mijal and Polka Access, a helicopter fly-over to the start the parade and, finally, fireworks at dusk.
The parade route was packed with thousands of spectators. The Crowd Pleaser award went to the Northland Pines Marching Band under the direction of Forrest Mann with Judges’ Choice going to Soldiers on Sleds.
The Town Independence Day Celebration Committee thanks the many sponsors who made the day possible:
Premier Powersports & Marine
Elmer’s Fun Park
St Germain Lion’s Club
St Germain Chamber of Commerce
St Germain Women’s Service Club
St Germain ATV/UTV Club
St Germain Silent Trails
St Germain United Church of Christ Thrift Shop
St Germain PrimeTimers
Aspirus Health Care
Cira’s Red, White and Brew
Clearview Supper Club
Colonial House Laundromat
Eagle River Cabinets
Eagle River Ford
Eliason Realty of the North
Foley’s Tree Service
Hearthside Inn, LLC
Last Cast Outfitters
Klinner Insurance
Murmuring Waters
Northlife Church
North Woods Rest Motel
Parson of Eagle River
Paul’s Rent All
Pub n Prime
Sisters Saloon
St Germain Rentals
Thunderbird Bar & Grill
Timbers Bar & Grill
Waldmann Construction
Wirth Builders
The committee also thanks Susan Krivichi for helping with the exhibits. Also thanks to Rod and Nancy Kloster and Steve and Cean Niebuhr for helping coordinate the parade lineup and roll out.
HAPPY JULY 4TH EVERYONE!
